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NEWS MUTUAL FUNDS NOV 14, 2016
Vanguard, Pimco feel the pain as long-term funds get smacked

The bond market selloff is getting more serious, with some popular funds down nearly 20% since the summer.

By John Waggoner
NEWS INDUSTRY NEWS NOV 14, 2016
SEC's Mary Jo White to step down when President Obama leaves office

Her nearly four-year tenure has been highlighted by high-profile enforcement cases and plagued by internal battles that stalled controversial policies.

By Bloomberg
SEC scrutinizing two Ladenburg Thalmann firms for selling mutual funds with 12b-1 fees
NEWS BROKER DEALERS NOV 14, 2016
SEC scrutinizing two Ladenburg Thalmann firms for selling mutual funds with 12b-1 fees

Regulator claims Securities America Advisors and Triad Advisors "acted inconsistently with their fiduciary duties."

By Bruce Kelly
Finra barred WFG broker for selling customers a Ponzi scheme
NEWS INDUSTRY NEWS NOV 14, 2016
Finra barred WFG broker for selling customers a Ponzi scheme

Stuart G. Dickinson is ordered to pay close to $1 million in restitution.

By Grete Suarez
After LPL walks away from FSI, two large branches join the trade and lobbying group
NEWS BROKER DEALERS NOV 14, 2016
After LPL walks away from FSI, two large branches join the trade and lobbying group

Advantage Financial Group and Private Advisor Group take advantage of a policy change to join the organization that represents independent broker-dealers.

By Bruce Kelly
NEWS BROKER DEALERS NOV 14, 2016
Robert Moore jumps ship at LPL

One-time heir apparent to Mark Casady to lead asset manager Legal & General Investment Management America, an institutional money manager.

By Bruce Kelly
NEWS BROKER DEALERS NOV 14, 2016
Bruton makes first acquisition as CEO of Lucia Capital Group

Derek Bruton didn't waste any time putting his imprint on Lucia Capital Group, striking a deal for the managed equity and fixed-income accounts of West Coast Asset Management, a registered investment advisory firm with $170 million in assets.

By Bruce Kelly
NEWS BROKER DEALERS NOV 13, 2016
Mary Jo White: 3 areas of oversight for the Treasury market

By Ellie Zhu
NEWS RETIREMENT PLANNING NOV 11, 2016
Another 401(k) record keeper sued over 'pay to play' scheme with Financial Engines

Plaintiffs claim Xerox took kickbacks from Financial Engines for including the managed-account provider on its record-keeping platform, breaching its fiduciary duty.

By Greg Iacurci
NEWS RETIREMENT PLANNING NOV 11, 2016
How Donald Trump's presidency will influence your retirement

The president-elect barely mentioned the retirement crisis during his campaign, but will wield enormous power over many related issues once in office.

By Bloomberg
NEWS PRACTICE MANAGEMENT NOV 11, 2016
Proceed or stand down: Should advisers continue preparing for the DOL fiduciary rule post Trump?

Many brokers and other financial firms have already changed compensation and other policies to align with the regulation. <b><i>(More: <a href=&quot;http://www.investmentnews.com/section/fiduciary-focus&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot;>The DOL rule, from all angles.</a>)</i></b>

By Mark Schoeff Jr.
NEWS RETIREMENT PLANNING NOV 11, 2016
Low Social Security cost-of-living adjustment keeps Medicare premiums lower for most

About 70% of Medicare beneficiaries are protected by a &#8220;hold harmless&#8221; provision.

By Christine Idzelis
NEWS MUTUAL FUNDS NOV 10, 2016
Alternative energy funds have dim prospects under a Trump presidency

By John Waggoner
NEWS EQUITIES NOV 10, 2016
Making sense of the stock market's post-election run

Plus: Industrial stocks ride infrastructure-spending hopes, Warren Buffett makes nice with Donald Trump, and suddenly it's the Democratic party that might not survive in tact

By Jeff Benjamin
Ex-Newbridge Securities broker pleads guilty to securities fraud
NEWS BROKER DEALERS NOV 10, 2016
Ex-Newbridge Securities broker pleads guilty to securities fraud

Gerald Cocuzzo faces up to 20 years in connection with the $131 million market manipulation scheme of ForceField Energy Inc.

By Bruce Kelly
NEWS RETIREMENT PLANNING NOV 10, 2016
JPMorgan Chase will stop charging commissions on IRAs due to DOL fiduciary rule

Clients may choose fee-based or self-directed retirement accounts.

By Christine Idzelis
NEWS PRACTICE MANAGEMENT NOV 10, 2016
What you can learn from 30 years of stock-picking

Veteran managers from Ariel, Gabelli, Monetta and Pioneer share their lessons.

By John Waggoner
NEWS RETIREMENT PLANNING NOV 10, 2016
Adviser's Consultant: Adding value with tax services

What's useful for clients in terms of planning is also good for business development.

By Liz Skinner
NEWS RETIREMENT PLANNING NOV 10, 2016
John Hancock ceases sales of traditional long-term-care insurance policies

&quot;Macroeconomic trends&quot; led Hancock to ditch new policy sales, in the latest example of an LTC market beleaguered by negative consumer perception and low interest rates.

By Greg Iacurci
NEWS REGULATION AND LEGISLATION NOV 10, 2016
Trump administration must overcome obstacles to kill DOL fiduciary rule

The new president cannot simply rip up the regulation, which became effective in June. <b><i>(More: <a href="//www.investmentnews.com/article/20161110/BLOG12/161119996/leveraging-portfolios-to-take-advantage-of-donald-trumps-policies" target="&quot;_blank&quot;" rel="noopener noreferrer">Biotech, healthcare, banks and energy may benefit from Trump's policies</a>)</i></b>

By Mark Schoeff Jr.